Annual Gala Dinner

About the Event

Join us on October 15, 2026, at Bryant Park Grill for CMRF’s Annual Gala Dinner, featuring special guest speaker Lily Collison—an author, medical scientist and internationally recognized advocate for children and families affected by cerebral palsy.

The Children’s Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) Inc. raises funds and supports meaningful change to improve children’s healthcare and research, transforming the lives of sick children, young people and their families in Ireland and the United States. Your support makes this vital work possible.

CMRF is a Manhattan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with Children’s Health Foundation in Ireland.

We invite you to an unforgettable evening supporting pioneering pediatric research.

This intimate gathering brings together New York’s changemakers, philanthropists, and tastemakers for cocktails, dinner, and a shared mission to transform the lives of children globally.

Because every child deserves a chance to thrive.

Proceeds from this event support CMRF’s state-of-the-art research hospital in Dublin, advancing life-saving care for children across the globe.

What’s Included:

  • Private cocktail reception
  • 3-course gourmet dinner
  • Deluxe open bar
  • Live acknowledgment + mission alignment

Your generosity helps us continue this important work.

Thank you to all our Sponsors!

Thank you to all our Sponsors!